KJV - He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

ASV - He that pleadeth his cause first `seemeth' just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

BBE - The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.

WEB - He who pleads his cause first seems right; Until another comes and questions him.

YLT - Righteous `is' the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

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